Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-12
THE CRITICAL CONDITION

THE CRITICAL CONDITION OF M. JULES FERRY CREATES IN-
 CREASED BITTERNESS.
 Although the Ex-Premier's Injuries Are
 Slight, Conservatives Claim the Outrage
 as the Result of Utterances by Radical
 Leaders-M. Fallieres Gives It Up.
 LONDON, Dec. 12-From information re- ceived from Paris it appears that Auber tin, alias Berckheirn, the assailant of M. Jules Ferry, has long borne the reputation of being dissolute fellow, whose innate de- pravity rendered him capable of almost any reprehensible act. He has lately lived with a young woman named Grangier, and it is learned that just previous to his attempt to kill M. Ferry he wrote to her stating his in tention, and advising her in the event of his successful accomplishment of his murderols purpose to leave France and take refuge with certain of her friends residing in Eng. land, where he would join her. Aubertin malntains dogged demeanor, refusing to answer questions and manifesting no desir to ask any. His assault upon M. Ferry has had the effect to completely open the breach between the Radicals and the Conservatives, which was already painfully noticeable. The Conservatives are extremely bitter against the Radicals, and describe Satur. days scene in the lobby of the chamber of deputies to the daily exhibition of venom on the part of The Intransigeant and The Cri du Peuple, which has unusually infamed the passions of the Reds until weak minded and iTrpSnOnSih1a "a knnr, frop formed from harmless imbeciles into mur- derous maniacs. One thing is absolutely certain, and that is that the combination of Republican groups which elected M. Carnot to the presidency and for few days prom ised to endure it, at least until the new gov ernment should get good start, is hopelessly disintegrated, and the chances are that more serious trouble than has yet occurred will ensue y
 PARIS, Dec. 12-M. Jules Ferry passed a feverlsh night, but was able to leave his bed yesterday morning. During the day he re- ceived thousands of letters and cards from persons expressing sympathy, and large number of senators and deputies, of all par ties, called in person to pay their respects and inquire as to the wounded statesman's con- dition All those who called signed the hos pital register.
 Aubertin was examined before the judge d'instruction yesterday. He has lost none of his determination, and boldly declares that although he was an anti-revolutionist he was sorry his lack of skill had prevented the accomplishment of his purpose to kill M. Ferry. Others. however, would succeed in doing what he had failed to do.
 Aubertin has displayed some talent as an author and likewise as an inventor, but his repeated failures to secure recognition in l.. unbalanced his mind. When asked to re- veal tine names of his accomplices he prom ised to do so on Tuesday if in the meantime they should fail to carry out the work they set out to do-that of taking. or attempting to take the lives of the members of the Rou- vier ministry. If, however, they are true to their oaths, he will not betray them.
 M. Fallieres has informed President Car not that he finds it impossible to form a cabinet on the basis of concentrations of the Republican groups, and therefore abandons the attempt.
 M. Carnot has requested M. Tirard to un- dertake the task of constructing ministry M. Tirard is senator of France.
 Later-The physicians bulletin announces that the wounds of M. Ferry have developed ecchymosis, which is spreading in the region of the heart and liver, and that rest is much needed.
 An usher warned M. Ferry not to see Au- bertin, not liking the mans appearance, but M. Ferry, who was conversing with friends, did not heed the warming. He was shot while reading letter under seal. The card sent to M. Ferry by Aubertin contained a favorable recommendation of Aubertin to M. Ferry's attention, signed Edward Herve. M. Herve is very indignant at the use of his name.
 Aubertin is impecunious, and had been endeavoring to borrow money with which to go to Versailles during the sitting of the congress, intending to shoot M. Ferry if he were elected president.
 The condition of M. Ferry ;s less favorable than it had bsen throughout yesterday and last evening, owing in a great measure to the fatigue and excitement of yesterday in- cident to receiving large number of callers, etc. His febrile symptoms have very much increased.
 M Tirard has informed the president that he has abandoned the undertaking of form ing cabinet. It is believed that M. Floquet will be summoned. 4s